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Pasteli - Greek Sesame Seed Candy Recipe


Pasteli  - Greek Sesame Seed Candy Recipe
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There are many variations of sesame honey candy from around the Mediterranean and the Middle East — some are hard and crunchy; others, like this Greek version, are chewy. This pasteli is sticky, but using a silicone nonstick bakeware liner such as ... More

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Ingredients
  • Vegetable oil for oiling pan
  • 1 cup mild honey
  • 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted in oven
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • Needed: a nonstick bakeware liner such as Silpat; an 8- to 9-inch springform pan; a candy thermometer

Directions
  1. Put bakeware liner in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep). Remove bottom of springform pan and set aside. Oil inside of springform ring with vegetable oil and put ring, upside down, in center of bakeware liner.
  2. Bring honey, sesame seeds, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, then boil undisturbed until mixture registers 280 to 290°F on thermometer, about 15 minutes.
  3. Holding ring in place, quickly pour mixture into ring, then cool on a rack until candy is set but still warm, about 40 minutes.
  4. Unmold by peeling ring with candy off bakeware liner. Transfer candy to a cutting board, then run a paring knife around edge of springform ring and lift ring off candy.
  5. Cut candy into 1-inch diamond-shaped or rectangular pieces with an oiled large knife.
  6. ** Candy keeps, layered between sheets of parchment or wax paper, in an airtight container in a cool dry place 1 week.

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Vickie ive had this its different but tasty thanks sweetie ..........


Love sesame candy.. thank you a five in my book


Have the sesame seeds in the pantry!
Is a silpat a liner? Sorry to ask but remember I'm a beginner....Thanks for the post!


Hi Rae hon - yes, a silpat is a silicone liner that makes sticky foods stick-proof. Thanks a lot for for asking, I'll clarify that in my recipe.

Hugs,
~Vickie


Oh great, I can try my new springform out! Sounds good!


Sounds good.


Mmm, this sure is delicious!, thanks Vickie!


THANKS VICKIE SOUNDS YUMMY LOVE SESAME SEEDS IN ALMOST ANYTHING I EVEN EAT IT PLAIN ....TOASTED
HAVE A BLESSED DAY,MY FRIEND
MUMTAZ


Mmmm sounds yummy!


Mmmm sounds yummy!


I love such kind of candies Vickie...Thanks for sharing.


I love sesame candy but haven't ever made i before. Thanks for the recipe!


Vicky... this is great! Long time, but I am very busy... just 10 minutes to look the last great recipes!


Oh, I love sesame candy but never made it! wow
got my 5


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